snow chains SKODA CITIGO 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

Wheels
Tyres and wheel rims
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Service life of tyres
139
New tyres
140
Unidirectional tyres
141
Spare wheel
141
Full wheel trim
142
Wheel bolts
142
Wheel bolts
143WARNING■ The national legal regulations must be observed for the use of tyres.■Observe the national legal regulations relating to the use of snow chains
and the maximum vehicle speed with snow chains.WARNINGThe following instructions for the use of tyres must be observed.■For the first 500 km, new tyres do not yet provide optimum grip, and appro-
priate care should therefore be taken when driving – risk of accident!■
Only use radial tyres of the same type, size (rolling circumference) and tread
pattern on all four wheels.
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For reasons of driving safety, do not replace tyres individually.
■
Never exceed the maximum permissible load bearing capacity for fitted
tyres – risk of accident!
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Never exceed the maximum permissible speed for fitted tyres – risk of acci-
dent!
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Incorrect wheel alignment at the front or rear impairs handling – risk of acci-
dent!
WARNING (Continued)■ Unusual vibrations or pulling of the vehicle to one side could be a sign of
tyre damage. If there is any doubt that a wheel is damaged, immediately re-
duce your speed and stop! If no external damage is evident, drive slowly and
carefully to the nearest specialist garage to have the vehicle checked.■
Only use tyres or wheel rims that have been approved by ŠKODA for your
model of vehicle. Failure to observe this instruction may impair the road safety
of your vehicle – risk of accident!
WARNINGObserve the following information regarding tyre damage and wear.■Never use tyres if you do not know anything about the condition and age.■
Never drive with damaged tyres – risk of accident!
■
Immediately replace damaged wheel rims or tyres.
■
You must have your tyres replaced with new ones at the latest when the
wear indicators have been worn down.
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Worn tyres impair necessary adhesion to the road surface, particularly at
high speeds on wet roads. This could lead to “aquaplaning” (uncontrolled ve- hicle movement – “swimming” on a wet road surface).
WARNINGObserve the following information regarding the tyre inflation pressure.■The tyre control display does not absolve the driver of the responsibility to
ensure the correct tyre inflation pressure. Check the tyre inflation pressure at
regular intervals.■
Insufficient or excessive inflation pressure impairs handling – risk of acci-
dent!
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If the inflation pressure is too low, the tyre will have to overcome a higher
rolling resistance. This will cause a significant increase in the temperature of
the tyre, especially at higher speeds. This can result in tread separation and a
tyre blowout. 
138General Maintenance

WARNINGObserve the following information regarding the wheel bolts.■The wheel bolts must be clean and must turn easily. Never apply grease or
oil.■
The prescribed tightening torque for the wheel bolts is 110 Nm for steel and
light alloy wheel rims.
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If the wheel bolts are tightened to an insufficient tightening torque, the
rims may come loose when the car is moving – risk of accident! A tightening
torque which is too high can damage the bolts and threads and this can result
in permanent deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim.
■
If the wheel bolts are handled incorrectly, the wheel may come loose when
the car is moving – risk of accident!
WARNINGObserve the following information regarding the spare wheel.■Only use the spare wheel for as long as is necessary.■
Never drive with more than one spare wheel attached.
■
The snow chains cannot be used on the spare wheel.
CAUTION
■ If a spare wheel is used that is not identical to the fitted tyres, the following
must be observed » page 141, Spare wheel .■
Protect the tyres from contact with oil, grease and fuel.
■
Replace lost valve caps.
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If, in the event of a puncture, it is necessary to fit a spare wheel with a tyre
without a dedicated running direction or with the opposite direction of rotation, drive carefully as the optimal characteristics of the tyre are no longer applicable in
this situation.
For the sake of the environment
Tyres that are insufficiently inflated increase your fuel consumption.
Note
■ We recommend that any work on the wheels or tyres be carried out by a spe-
cialist garage.■
We recommend that you use wheel rims, tyres, full wheel trims and snow chains
from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
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Service life of tyresFig. 111
Schematic diagram: Tyre tread with wear indicators/open fuel filler
flap with a table detailing the tyre sizes and tyre inflation pressures
Fig. 112
Replacing wheels
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 138.
The service life of tyres depends on the inflation pressure, driving style and other
circumstances. Following the advice below can extend the service life of your
tyres.
Tyre pressure
Check the tyre pressure, including that of the spare wheel, at least once a month and also before setting off on a long journey.
The tyre pressures for tyres are shown on the inside of the fuel filler flap » Fig. 111
–  .
The tyre pressure for the spare wheel should correspond to the highest pressure
specified for your vehicle. 
139Wheels

Wheel boltsFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 138.
Wheels and wheel bolts are matched to each other in terms of design. Each time
you fit other wheels rims, e.g. light alloy wheel rims or wheels with winter tyres,
you must also use the matching wheel bolts with the correct length and dome
shape. The right fastening of wheels depends on this.
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Winter operation
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Winter tyres
143
Snow chains
143
Winter tyres
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 143.
Fitting winter tyres will significantly improve the handling of your vehicle when
driving in wintry road conditions. Summer tyres have less grip on ice, snow and at
temperatures below 7 °C. This is especially true of wide tyres or high-speed tyres .
In order to achieve the best possible handling properties, winter tyres must be fit-
ted on all 4 wheels, the minimum tread depth must be 4 mm and tyres must be
no older than 4 years.
Winter tyres of a lower speed category can be used provided that the permissible
maximum speed of these tyres is not exceeded even if the possible maximum speed of the vehicle is higher.
For the sake of the environmentFit the summer tyres on again in good time as they provide better handling prop-
erties, a shorter braking distance, less tyre noise, and reduced tyre wear on roadswhich are free of snow and ice as well as at temperatures above 7 °C. The fuel
consumption is also lower.
Snow chains
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 143.
When driving in wintry road conditions, snow chains improve not only traction,
but also the braking performance.
Snow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels.
For technical reasons, it is only permissible to fit snow chains with the following wheel/tyre combinations.
Tyre sizeRim165/70 R145J x 14 ET 35
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 15 mm.
Remove the full wheel trims before installing the snow chains.
CAUTION
■
The chains must be removed when driving on roads which are free of snow.
They adversely affect the handling of your vehicle, damage the tyres and are rap-
idly destroyed.■
Remove the full wheel trims before installing the snow chains.
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143Wheels

R
Radiator fan
129
Raise vehicle147
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors
41
Rear fog light35
Rear mirror40
Interior mirror40
Rear seats45
Folding forward45
Rear window heating37
Rear windows Closing
31
Opening31
Recirculated air mode61
Recommended gear12
Refuelling122
Fuel122
Regulation Headlight beam
34
Remote control27
locking28
Synchronisation process28
unlocking28
Remote control key Replacing the battery
23
Repairs and technical alterations110
Replace vehicle battery
137
Replace vehicle battery
137
Replacing Bulb for the fog light
158
Bulb for the licence plate light159
Bulb for the side turn signal lights158
Bulbs157
Bulbs in the tail light159
Fuses154
Fuses in the dash panel156
Fuses in the engine compartment156
Windscreen wiper blade40
Windscreen wiper blades39
Replenishing Coolant
133
Engine oil131
Windscreen washer fluid129
Roof rack mounting points
50
Roof rack system Roof load
50
Running-in The first 1500 km
73
Running in Brake pads
74
Engine73
Tyres74
S
Safe securing system
26
Safety90
Child safety103
Child safety seats103
Correct seated position91
Head restraints45
ISOFIX106
TOP TETHER107
Safety belt Warning light
21
Saving electrical energy74
Seals Taking care of your vehicle
116
Seat Adjusting
43
Seat belts94
Belt tensioners97
Cleaning121
fastening and unfastening96
Inertia reels97
The physical principle of a frontal collision95
Warning light17
Seats Folding forwards
45
Head restraints45
Heating44
Seats and stowing42
Service111
Service display12
Service intervals108
Setting Air conditioning system
61
Heating59
Setting the clock Clock
14
Shifting gears Driving and saving energy
75
Side airbag100
Sliding/tilting roof31
Closing31
Opening and tilting31
Operation31
Snow chains143
Spare wheel141
Speedometer11
Speed symbol See Wheels
141
Spoiler112
START-STOP85
Manually activating/deactivating the system86
Operating conditions of the system85
Starting/shutting down the engine85
Starting and stopping the engine with the key67
Starting engine Jump-starting
150
Starting the engine Jump-starting
151
Key68
168Index

W
Warning lights
16
Warning symbols16
Warning triangle144
Warranty5
Washing108
Automatic car wash system114
by hand114
Chrome parts116
High-pressure cleaner114
Water Driving through
78
Wax treatment See Taking care of your vehicle
115
Weights161
Wheel bolts Anti-theft wheel bolt
148
Caps142
Loosening and tightening146
Wheel rims138
Wheels Bolts
143
Changing145
Full trim142
General information138
Load index140
Replacing wheels139
Service life of tyres139
Snow chains143
Spare wheel141
Speed symbol141
Storing wheels139
Tyre pressure139
Tyre sizes139
Tyre wear indicator139
Unidirectional tyres141
Winter tyres143
Windows117
De-icing117
See Electrical power windows30
Windscreen washer fluid Checking129
Replenishing129
Winter129
Windscreen washer system129
Windscreen washers39
Windscreen wipers Cleaning the windscreen wiper blades
39, 40
Replacing the rear windscreen wiper blade40
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades39
Windscreen washer fluid129
Windscreen wipers and washers38
Winter operation143
Snow chains143
Winter tyres143
Winter tyres See Wheels
143
170Index